Silicone Belly Rings
by RITIKA CHANGRANI
Sport Silicone belly rings and get noticed. If you like the concept of body piercing - They are safe. They come in a variety of colors and designs. They will meet your individualistic taste perfectly. Take a small step to feeling good about yourself - Go Silicone!
Lets start with what exactly
silicone is. Don't confuse it with
Silicon... there is a slight
difference. In layman's terms,
Silicone is made up of a group of
compounds of alternating silicon and
oxygen atoms. This combination is
water resistant and can handle large
variations in temperature. Silicones
are used in a variety of
applications since they are
reliable, durable and easy to
handle. The body can accept this
material as it can resist body fluid
and can be shaped as per
requirement.
Silicone belly rings are very
popular because they come in a large
variety of colors, designs, shapes
and sizes. If you surf the net for
silicone belly rings or silicone
jewellery you will find literally
hundreds of designs in very many
combinations and designs. It would
be difficult to list all of them for
you. At a glance, you would find
bubble balls, beads, bands, glow in
the dark designs, spiky sphere balls
in a multitude of colors and a
variety of others.
Belly rings have been around long
before you and me arrived on the
scene. They existed in the Aztec
times and were quite popular during
the Inca Period. Throughout the
ancient world, the Egyptians and
other tribes used body piercing as a
symbolic representation of bravery
in battle, spiritual connections
with god, status in society among
other things. There is evidence that
the Romans pierced their nipples to
attach their capes when they went to
fight, the Egyptian royalty pierced
their navels and the Native
Americans used body piercing in
their coming-of-age ceremonies.
Till the 1980's, earlobes were the
only parts that were pierced as a
fashion statement. The Punk scene
brought in piercing of the lips,
tongue, brows, nipples etc. Navel
piercing sneaked its way in when
super models flaunted their belly
jewels at world famous fashion
extravaganzas. The media has played
a big part in propagating the
concept of navel piercing. Those who
did body piercing realized that they
were not the only ones and those who
were not even aware that such a
thing existed were now enlightened!
There are a lot of curious questions
about why one uses belly rings or
navel piercing. There is something
really sensual about a navel or
belly ring, it says - "look at me",
as it nestles on the planes of the
belly and the soft curve of the
waist. It is considered an erogenous
zone and there are women who say
that it makes them feel beautiful, it's daring and it's a
little different from the usual.
It's your way of saying "I love me
so I do something special for me".
Silicone belly rings do just that.
With the variety of designs
available in silicone, it is one of
the best options when it comes to
selecting belly rings.
Why Silicone?
- Variety - Being a highly flexible
substance, silicone can be crafted
into almost any shape. So, you can
get really creative with Silicone
belly rings.
- Colors - Silicone can be created
to form single or multi-colored
belly rings. So you have an
unlimited choice of colors!
- Low Budget - Silicone is an
inexpensive yet trendy alternative
to gold and platinum. You needn't
empty your wallet to look good.
Silicone belly rings are quite cheap
and hence more accessible.
There are some things to be kept in
mind if you are going in for belly
rings. These are important so you
don't end up with a bad infection
instead of a belly ring or
jewel. Your navel must have a
defined lip where the piercing can
be done. Your belly button is a
depressed scar, which manages to
collect dirt over time. It needs
proper cleaning and drying or there
are chances of fungal infections.
Once you pierce it, you have to take
extra care and you have to follow a
very strict hygiene and cleaning
routine or you could end up with
problems on your hands.
It is important that you get all the
information regarding navel
piercing, its care and a list of
things that you may encounter during
the healing process. Consult the
doctor at every stage so that you
know that the healing is on the
right track and not harboring some
other infection.
It is a good idea to start with
navel jewels. They look really nice,
heal quickly and once healed you can
change them to match your clothes.
With rings you may have to use
pliers, which may prove to be
difficult.
If you are pregnant, then by the
sixth month you may have to change
the ring for a bigger one or go in
for a bit of fishing line which will
keep the piercing open till you are
able to re insert your ring. If it
has been removed then the piercing
can be re-opened using a taper pin
but do consult your doctor for this.
There are a lot of options available
to you in terms of silicone belly
rings. Surf the net, talk to your
friends who have done body piercing.
Sporting a hip accessory is no
longer an expensive option with
silicon belly rings here for you!